Notre Dame football started the 2022 calendar year by getting a commitment from safety Peyton Bowen in the 2023 class. A few hours later the Irish jumped to a 28-7 first-half lead on Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl.
We all remember how that game ended. And mega-recruit Peyton Bowen’s recruitment, which wound up with him signing with Oklahoma, will not soon be forgotten by anyone.
It’s safe to say now 363 days later that Marcus Freeman has experienced quite a bit leading the Irish as their head coach in one year. Huge ups and massive lows were just some of the stories of 2022.
After Notre Dame’s incredibly entertaining 45-38 victory over South Carolina in the Gator Bowl, Freeman met the media to recap the game and season. Here are some of the key things he had to say.